JW Music News & Announcements

JW Music is pleased to announce that we have a new ukulele instructor offering lessons at our teaching studios this summer. Anna Walters, currently a senior at Liberty University pursuing a degree in Choral Music Education and a graduate of Carlisle High School, joins our teaching staff this summer offering ukulele lessons for all players! Call JW Music (717-258-6765) to reserve your lesson time with Anna this summer!

Thank you to everyone who attended our recent Taylor event. It was loads of fun and a great opportunity to see and play a many of the new Taylor models featuring their new V-Class Bracing. We have a number excellent Taylor acoustics in stock, including this stunning Builders Edition 614ce that features a Torrified Sitka Spruce top and visually attractive maple back and sides. It also has a gorgeous "silent satin" finish (no glare!), easy-on-the-arm armrest, a contoured heel and chamfered edges that provide a comfortable fit and easy playing. It also features Taylor's resonant V-Class Bracing! Stop into the Carlisle store to see, play, and purchase this fabulous Taylor ($3999.00).

We just received new (and very stylish!) full-size violin cases that will keep your violin well protected. You have your choice of color: a striking black case and a gorgeous deep blue; both accented with stylish polka dots...$179.99 each. Stop into the Carlisle store to see and purchase one and get the peace of mind that your instrument is cared for and protected.

Just Arrived: Brand New Taylor 317! We just unpacked this brand new Taylor 317 (with V-Class Bracing!) this afternoon. It is destined to not be in the store for long...$1699 with custom hard shell case! Stop into the Carlisle store to see, play, and purchase this fabulous acoustic.

We are already preparing for this year's school instrument rentals. We have been unpacking and inventorying the latest arrivals: all new full size violins, violas, and cellos! Stay a step ahead of the pack, upgrade, rent, or purchase one of these excellent instruments for your student, now! Drop into our Carlisle store to see these new arrivals as well as our full line of band and orchestra instruments.

Remember when you are price shopping online or at other brick and mortar music stores, JW Music will match or beat any advertised price. Take advantage of our competitive pricing, quality instruments, and friendly professional and purchase your next music instrument or accessory at either JW Music location (Carlisle or Lemoyne).

The PRS SE AX20E pairs mahogany back and sides with a solid spruce top for warm, balanced tone. When matched with traditional “X” bracing, which allows the top to vibrate while providing stability, the SE AX20E has a punch that stands alone beautifully or cuts through the mix. The Angelus Cutaway body shape delivers comfort and playability, well suited for picking and fingerstyle playing.

Plugged in, the Fishman GT1 pick up system delivers dynamic, organic tone and allows players to easily take this guitar from rehearsal to the stage. This electronics system features an undersaddle pickup and soundhole mounted preamp with easy-to-access volume and tone controls.

Additional high-quality features include a solid spruce top, ebony fretboard and bridge, bone nut and saddle, as well as PRS trademark bird inlays and headstock design. All PRS SE acoustics ship with a high-quality hardshell case!

JW Music will be unveiling our commissioned sculpture on Friday at 4PM. All weekend you can shop our Carlisle store and SAVE!

On February 8th and 9th:All Accessories: Save 10%! This includes:+ Guitar Strings: New strings will have you sounding your best! + Cables: Get your instrument connected!+ Humidifiers: Don't let the dry winter air ravage your instrument!+ Cases: Protect your instruments!+ Harmonicas: Great time to learn or pickup a new harmonica!+ Instrument Reeds: Stock up so you never are without a reed!+ Mouthpieces: Upgrade or replace your wornout mouthpiece!+ Mutes: Upgrade or add a mute to your kit!

...and more!!

Pro Audio: Save 10% This includes:

+ Focusrite Interfaces: Connect your instrument to your laptop/computer for home recording!+ Yamaha Mixers: Get connected and balance your sound! + Microphones: We have a full range of microphones! + Headphones: Checkout our full line of Audio-Technica headphones!

…and more!!

All Ukuleles $10.00 OFF: Get started playing this popular instrument -or- add to your collection!!

All sheet music: Save 10%!!

All guitars: Acoustic and Electric...$15.00 off

So drop by our store this weekend and enjoy this fabulous festival and shop to save on all these great musical items. For more info about the festival visit:

At the 2019 NAMM show Paul Reed Smith introduces Carlos Santana and invites him to talk about his relationship with PRS and about the role his PRS guitar plays in inspiring his musical creativity. Click the link below to listen to Carlos at this special PRS event.

At this year’s NAMM show, JW Music attended a PRS dealer event hosted by PRS owner, Paul Reed Smith. At the event Paul spoke about PRS’ successful 2018 and more. Paul continues to be humbled by the success of PRS’s guitars and accessories. He and the company are focused on delivering quality instruments and accessories for 2019 and beyond.

We learned at the 2019 NAMM show that Taylor will be releasing two new accessories in 2019—new picks and guitar straps! This may sound like it is not a big deal, but it really is, and here’s why. We got a firsthand demo with the new picks and the sonic difference that each model (see photo) made was incredible. In essence, Taylor has developed their picks to match or augment the sound of their guitars. Want a brighter sound, or a more mellow low end? They have a pick that will improve both ends of the spectrum, and more. You have to see and hear the difference. We hope to have these in the store as soon as they are released.

Also, Taylor has created a new line of guitar straps (sorry, no photo, yet) that match the colors of their acoustic guitars beautifully! These straps are made of premium soft leather and the coordination with the guitar line is outstanding. As soon as we have these new items in stock we will share the news with all our customers, stay tuned!

As mentioned in our previous post, we enjoyed seeing Taylor’s artisanal guitar craftsmanship, but what really impressed us at the show were three guitars that were fundamentally solid: a Taylor 317e; Taylor 517; and a Taylor 517e. Incredible sound projection with the V-Class Bracing, spot-on finish work; and comfortable in the arms (and hands!) when played. All three come equipped with a handtooled hard shell case. Taylor perfection and all three part of the 2019 offering s to Taylor customers. Interested? Message us on Facebook or email justin@jwmusic.com for more details.

JW Music kicked off its time at the 2019 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) conference by attending an exclusive dealer event sponsored by Taylor Guitar. The event was an opportunity to see artisanal Taylor Guitars—small runs and one-of-a-kind guitars. Held in a gallery setting, it was a visual explosion—a feast for a guitarist’s palette! Incredible inlay patterns, unique combinations of exotic woods, and much more filled the space. We also learned of some new products and baccessories that will be part of Taylor’s 2019 offerings, but more on that in a separate post. Stay tuned!